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Articles by Bob Stewart

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Bugs, Concerts, Donuts And Free Movies This Week

August 14, 2017Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Senior Night: Monday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m., Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion (8046 Frankford

Business

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Sex Clubs, Racism And Guns

August 11, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Guy shot his AR-15: A man fired his weapon in Northeast Philly, crashed his truck in Trevose,

Business

Holmesburg: New Foundations High School Teachers Attempt To Unionize

August 8, 2017Bob Stewart

One night last November, Alicia Lynch finally got home from her job as a school counselor at New Foundations Charter High School. She just wanted to share a meal with her husband and three children.

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Southern Rock, Health Screening, DC VS Marvel Quizzo And More Happening This Week

August 7, 2017Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Breast Cancer Screening: Monday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m., Rep. John Taylor‘s office (4117 Longshore

Business

How To: Start A Registered Community Organization (RCO)

August 5, 2017Bob Stewart

A few years ago, City Council established new qualifications for community organizations that wish to be part of development decisions in their area. Registered Community Organizations (RCO) are formal groups of community members that weigh

Crime

Mayfair this week: Native Makes Good, Old Photos And A Court Ruling

August 4, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Local woman hopes to reunite photo album with family: When a box of photos were found

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Good Vibes And Music At The Pennypack Music Festival

July 31, 2017Bob Stewart

On most summer Wednesday evenings, in the upper part of Mayfair, residents can hear faint sounds coming from the woods. Not the sounds of nature but rather some of the most iconic music songs ever

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Japanese Whiskey, Night Market, Free Movie

July 31, 2017Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Summer Circus at Rolling Thunder: Monday, July 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Rolling Thunder Skating Rink

Holmesburg

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Roosevelt Boulevard Closures Coming, Hit And Run Fatality, Car Thieves Caught

July 28, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Roosevelt Boulevard construction schedule announced: The Roosevelt Boulevard outer lanes in both directions to be repaved from

Elections

How To: Help Keep Neighborhood Elections Fair

July 24, 2017Bob Stewart

The primary way democracy thrives and survives is through fair elections. But who exactly is making sure the elections are fair? Is it some far off big-moneyed or well-connected power player? Nope. It’s people from

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